NEE 5.3: The teacher uses strategies that promote kindness and social competence among students in the classroom community

This module introduces how teachers employ strategies to encourage students to be kind to others and interact socially in positive ways. Estimated time to complete: 45-60 minutes

This module is related to NEE Indicator 5.3

At the end of this module, participants will be able to:

• Explain how the research-based strategies promote positive social interactions between students to develop a caring classroom community.

• Promote individual social competence of students.

• Improve the kindness level of the classroom.

• Help students be kind to each other.

• Facilitate positive student to student relationships

Review the activities below.

	1. Introducing the Skills of NEE 5.3: For teachers who received a score of 2 or lower; seldom monitors the effect of instruction.
	2. Advancing the Skills of NEE 5.3: For teachers who received a score of 3-5; occasionally monitors the effect of instruction.
	3. Strategies for NEE 5.3: Suggested strategies for promoting social competence of students.

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